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Down to the Wire or Just Getting Started

 
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From Erik Wander, your About Sports Editor
 
 
Baseball’s regular season is nearly over, meaning the playoffs, when many people really start paying attention, are almost here. Golf’s FedEx Cup Playoffs are in the books, but the Ryder Cup is quickly approaching. We’re only a couple weeks into football, and don’t look now, but the NHL and NBA start playing regular season games next month. You’ve got plenty of options if you’re a sports fan in the fall.
 
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With about 10 games remaining in the regular season, three MLB teams have clinched playoff spots; three teams in each league are (realistically) vying for two wild card berths; and in the closest divisional race, the Royals and Tigers look like they’re going down to the wire. So how are baseball’s power rankings looking today? READ NOW
 
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It’s a tough week to talk about the NFL, but the games go on so we might as well focus on what’s fun about football. How about a Super Bowl XLVIII rematch? We’ve got one of those on Sunday. And how’s your fantasy team doing? We’ve got a few tips to make it better. READ NOW
 
Most Expensive Soccer Players in the World Today
A funny thing happened after the World Cup ended: the suddenly soccer-crazed United States seemingly lost interest—en masse. But we know you’re still out there, soccer fans. So let’s get caught up on what happened in Europe, where they always care about football/futbol, over the summer. Hint: lots of money; lots of transfers. READ NOW
 
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